DEWA launches automatic smart grid restoration system

DEWA launches automatic smart grid restoration system

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched an automatic smart grid restoration system, the first-of-its-kind in the MENA region, to increase the control, management and monitoring of its power network. The system works around the clock without any human intervention. It uses a smart, innovative, and central system that locates the fault in the power network, isolates it and automatically restores the service. This improves grid automation, fault detection and retrieval of connections. It also supports DEWA’s efforts to maintain supplies according to the highest standards of reliability, accountability, and efficiency. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, stressed that DEWA spares no effort to increase the capacity, efficiency, and readiness of electricity networks in Dubai. This will meet the future needs of customers, developers and the business sector, by using the latest tools and the best smart and digital technologies. This is part of DEWA’s efforts to digitally transform all its operations and services. “With an investment of Dhs7bn, the Smart Grid is an integral part of DEWA’s strategy for managing facilities and services using disruptive technologies and fourth Industrial Revolution applications. It supports the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero